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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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